"mentifact" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: mentifacts [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} mentifact (plural mentifacts)
  1. A shared idea, value, or belief of a culture that influences how individuals perceive the world around them. This includes intangible aspects of the culture, such as language, religion, and philosophy. Related terms: sociofact
    Sense id: en-mentifact-en-noun-nOhnJFni Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

Inflected forms

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